sidesplitting

[ sahyd-split-ing ]

adjective

1. convulsively uproarious:

   sidesplitting laughter.

2. producing uproarious laughter; extremely funny:

   sidesplitting farce.

Other Words From

• sidesplitting·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of sidesplitting¹

First recorded in 1855–60; side ¹ + splitting

Example Sentences

Is the Republican nominee armed with a sidesplitting sense of humor?

From The Daily Beast

But rival Sharron Angle also ran an epically terrible campaign, one that comes with a sidesplitting blooper reel for the DVD.

From The Daily Beast

As it often happened—simply sidesplitting—they're sitting at the table.

From The Daily Beast

What she said was sidesplitting enough, but her gestures, her expression and her voice were beyond description.

From Project Gutenberg